Types of Sentences Explained

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions connect an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include: although, because, since, unless.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but.'

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'She will go to the party if she finishes her homework.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if.'

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and provides additional information to the independent clause.

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What is the purpose of an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence and expresses a complete thought.